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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,581.61, 453,727.52 and 176,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,581.61, 453,727.52 and 176,257.76 is: 264,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,581.61 : 453,727.52 = 176,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,581.61/453,727.52 = 176,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,581.61x = 453,727.52 × 176,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,581.61x = 79,972,993,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,972,993,175.63/302,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,302.23

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